Missing Mich. girls, 3 and 4, found safe in Colo. after double murder
COLOMA, Mich. -- A man wanted in connection with a double slaying in Michigan has been captured in Colorado and his missing daughters have been found safe.
Alex Perez was arrested early Friday in Georgetown, Colorado, more than 1,100 miles from Coloma, Michigan, where he is suspected of killing the mother of his two daughters and the woman's father.
The Detroit Free Press reports an Amber Alert was issued for the 3- and 4-year-old sisters, Nova and Luna, early Friday after a relative discovered the two bodies and investigators realized the girls were missing.
The Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office says Deputy Paul Osckel spotted Perez and the girls in a parked, running vehicle. He checked the license plate, found Perez was wanted and took him into custody after a brief struggle.
Detective Sgt. Fabian Suarez of the Michigan State Police believes Perez was headed back home to Los Angeles when he was found.
It's not clear if he has a lawyer.